Litespeed manufacture more titanium bicycle frames than any other company in the world. To follow up the launch of the Litespeed Xicon, they have announced the launch of the Litespeed Pisgah.
Ben Haworth
185cm tall. 73kg weight. Orange Switch 6er. Saracen Ariel Eeber. Schwalbe Magic Mary. Maxxis DHR II. Coil fan.
Endura Sleepless in the Saddle 2009
On 8th & 9th August, Endura Sleepless in the Saddle returns to Catton Park in the heart of the midlands for another classic 24hour event.
Dedicated Cycle Visitor Centre Opens in Yorkshire Dales
The Yorkshire Dales National Park’s only dedicated cycle visitor facility has opened for business. On Monday 2 March, David Butterworth, Chief Executive, Yorkshire Dales National Park and County Councillor John Blackie cut the tape on the newly renovated Dales Bike Centre in Fremington, near Reeth.
And the Oscar for most crowbarred-in reference in a Press Release goes to…
.. the Lake District National Park Authority! “As Oscar winning film Slum Dog Millionaire hugs international headlines, Lake District village halls are celebrating their own big cash windfalls. There is no fanfare for the £27,000 pledged to give a vital boost to buildings which form the…
Gorrick/Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series R3 – Crowthorne
Just over 17 years ago the very first Gorrick XC race got underway, little did the organisers think that all these years later Crowthorne Woods would still be attracting hundreds of keen mountain bikers and the Gorrick would be a firm favourite event for riders…
New Trails Proposed For Hamsterley Forest
The latest stage in an ambitious plan which could see one of the UK's longest mountain bike routes of its kind constructed in Hamsterley Forest has received a £130,000 boost.
Caersws Cup Last Minute Entries
A quick reminder that you can enter the Caersws Cup (sponsored by Astrix and Mojo/Fox) this weekend up until midnight on Thursday.
2009 Southern XC Series
The SouthernXC Series returns even stronger for 2009, with some new courses, a new sponsor and a healthy prize pot.
Kate Potter’s Womens Skills Day at Sherwood Pines
The Forestry Commission is hosting a special workshop in Sherwood Pines Forest Park, near Mansfield, Notts, on Sunday 22 March to encourage more females of all ages to take up mountain biking and develop their skills.
DT Swiss XRC 100 Race Ltd
• 100 mm travel. • 1250 g, including remote lock out cable and lever. • High modulus carbon crown/steerer assembly. • High modulus disc only carbon lower with magnesium postmount dropouts.
THE Announces UK Limited Edition Helmets
These two special editions are available one in Carbon and one in Composite construction and are limited to 200 of each.
Premier Demo Series Kicks Off at Coed y Brenin This Weekend
There are only three days left until the 2009 Premier Demo Series kicks off at Coed y Brenin, Wales.
Big Welsh Weekend 2009
The 5th Big Welsh Weekend returns to Margam Park over the weekend of May 30/31. The BIG Welsh weekend is 3 days of riding, racing, camping and entertainment offering a great family friendly package at a cracking venue.
Singletrack Trail Guide – Gisburn Forest
As submitted by Jon Swift… “Gisburn Forest is in the process of getting a significant injection of red graded singletrack with a bit of black thrown in. Volunteers have now built a full kilometer (as of mid February 2009) of twisty red grade singletrack with…
Singletrack Classic Weekender- What is “Classic Trials”?
Our multi-discipline solo-bike event that's happening on the weekend of July 4-5th has attracted a satisfying amount of interest. A lot of (vaguely worried) folk have been asking what the "Classic Trials" discipline will involve. Here's a little video we've knocked together to explain it…
This Sunday the 661 Mini Downhill Returns to the Forest of Dean
Practice starts at 9am with racing action starting at 11am, 2 race runs followed by podiums and top prizes from the race sponsors 661, Royal and Sunline.
Introducing The Singletrackworld Reviews Section
In our continuing effort to take over the world we’ve just launched our “Reviews” section. See that blob tab up above called “Reviews”? If you click on it you will be instantly whisked off into a magical world of shiny product and Singletrack’s opinions on…
Lynskey Performance Designs Titanium Seatpost
Does exactly what it says on the tin.
Marzocchi 888 Fork Recall
Recall on Marzocchi Model Year 2008 888RC3 and 888RC3WC forks manufactured between July 10th and September 15th 2007.
Hope to Sponsor Ft. Bill Endurance DH
No Fuss Events, organisers of the Endurance Downhill mountain bike race at Nevis Range, Fort William, have today (Thursday 12 February) unveiled Hope Technology, manufacturers of cycle parts for more than 20 years, as headline sponsor for the 2009 event.
2009 Kona Demo Day – Roman Leisure Park, Marple, Near Stockport
Andy "Nice Guy" Mee from Kona he say: "Come and try the 2009 Kona Range on the trails around Roman Leisure Park, we will have most of the Kona Mountain Bike Range for you to ride. Our best dealers are on hand to talk through…
Top Bike Brands and Singletrack Magazine Launch Demo Series
Intense Cycles, Cove Bikes, Lapierre, Rocky Mountain and Turner Bikes have teamed up with Singletrack Magazine to offer riders the opportunity to test their latest bikes at 5 top UK locations. WEBSITE NOW LIVE!
Singletrack Reader Holiday 2009 – With Flow MTB
This is your chance to book yourself on a truly unique and exclusive mountain biking holiday in one of the world’s finest biking resorts. Dates: July 25th – August 1st 2009.
Wheels-R-Us
In the continuing saga of “sorting out downstairs” I’ve been spending a great deal of time shinning myself on lots of random wheels that are littering the Singletrack offices. There seems to be something about wheels. No matter how useless or battered it may be,…
Reaction Downhill at Moelfre 10-13th April
Borderline Events is holding its second major event from 10th April to 13th April 2009. After a successful first event and with some more potential to race, practice and win, Borderline has again secured sponsorships, great prizes and will deliver another fantastic weekend to remember.
Wild Boar 24 Mountain Bike Challenge
Where: Wythop Hall Estate, Keswick, Cumbria. When: 16-17 May 2009.
Cancellation of Trail Break at Woodcote This Weekend
This weekend's Trail Ride and Navigator events from Woodcote have been cancelled. The event area has been badly affected by snow and rain over the past two days, with freezing conditions forecast for Friday night.
2Stage Bikes Helmetcam Vid
Stomach churning fun on helmet cam.
Singletrack Workshop Refit
Our workshop isn’t in the neatest of states at the mo… So with this in mind we’ve just taken delivery of an “Action Station” from PAF Systems. It’s a “work bench solution for those with limited space.. despite its heavy duty capacity, it folds flat…
Giant and Specialized Postpone Glyncorrwyg Demo Day
Giant and Specialized announce the postponement of the first event in the 2009 Test the Best series.
Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Series 2009
The winter break is slowly coming to an end (even it doesn’t feel like that at the moment) which means that the marathon season is only a few months away.
Lakeland Forest Trails Closed on March 7th Due to Rally
Walkers, cyclists and horse riders are being given advanced warning of disruption as the countdown begins to a renowned Lake District rally next month where more than 100 cars and around 5,000 spectators will flock to the forest spectacular.
Chris Smith Signs With Corsair
Windwave are pleased to announce that we have signed UK freerider Chris Smith to ride Corsair Bikes equipped with Marzocchi suspension for the 2009 season.
TransWales 2009 Online Entry Now Open
The event website has all the event details and entry facilities including the new online entry. The online entry makes payment from abroad a doddle as well as it allows participants to pay for the event via credit or debit cards.
Black Run Race at Aston Hill, March 15th
What better a start to the year than some good ol’ fashioned Black Run downhill racing at Aston Hill?
London Bike Film Festival Call For Submissions
The 2009 Bicycle Film Festival is now looking for short and feature-length films. visit www.bicyclefilmfestival.com to submit your film for the chance to have your film screened in 17 cities worldwide and to over 150,000 people.
Help The Godfather of Bootleg Canyon
We recently received news that one of Mountain Biking's 'unsung heroes' has been admitted to hospital in order to have major heart surgery.
Astrix Mojo Caresws Cup 2009
Situated in Mid-Wales between Newtown and Machynlleth, Caersws is a private forest used for regional and national races over the past 5 years. Since then four courses have build by the local riders to make this an ideal place to run the series.
Benji’s Long Termer – Genesis Alpitude
A peek into the staff bike shed reveals a lot of changes for 2009. Here's "Part 2" of Benji's thoughts on his Genesis Alpitude ("Part 1" can be found in the new 47th issue of Singletrack Magazine)...
The Stinger 2009
If 20k of XC racing isn't enough for you how about a little 5k trail run at the start to get the blood moving and a 3k horrible run at the end (the Stinger Bit) to bring you to a crawl?
Olympians Craig and Beckinsale Lead Giant Race Team
Giant announce the return of international cross-country stars Adam Craig and Oli Beckingsale to its Global Mountain Bike Team.
Pace Chief Has His Bikes Nicked
Pace boss Adrian “I’m gonna go git me a gun” Carter writes… Some lowlife broke into our garage at home on Saturday night and slithered off down the garden and over the river with four bikes. Hopefully they didn’t make it across and by now are floating…
Reward
Explored a new (to me) Lakeland bridleway today. It turned out to be one of the best technical trails I’ve ever ridden. Better than the Snowdon Rangers Path? I think so. More details in a future issue of Singletrack. Awesome.
Racing Returns to Aston Hill
Aston Hill will be taking another step forward in re-establishing its historical status by hosting its first downhill race since reopening in April 2007.
Isle of Man TT Legend Gets Some Soul
Team Hydrex Honda rider Guy Martin has recently added a Cotic Soul to his fleet of push bikes to use in preparation for his 2009 season. Cy Turner from Cotic: "It is properly amazing that someone like Guy loves one of my frames. Who the…
Without rhyme nor reason
I am really into mountain biking again. And when I say “really” it should say “REALLY”. Times 10. Tuesday night rides, thursday night rides, Saturday techno rides, Sunday social rides. All of it please. I think my mind/body/spirit has finally given up waiting for good…
Two-Day Dartmoor Trail Quest Announced
A new two-day mountain bike orienteering event will take place on Dartmoor this summer, it has been confirmed. The event is the first event of its kind to be held within the UK’s most southerly National Park.
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Introducing the Racebak – the Camelbak You Wear
Believe it or not, something very akin to this “wearable hydration system” was how Camelbak started. Way back in the mists of time, the founders of Camelbak got the idea of stitching a bladder into a jersey. For one reason or other they then went…
Helmets & Foldable Locks from Abus
Here's a few things from Abus that have been designed more for the commutery crowd but should also appeal to mountain bikers as well...
Singletrack Issue 47 – Covers and Contents
Singletrack issue 47 goes on sale later this week so here's what it looks like on the outside and a list of what is on the inside...